Events Coordinator

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Salary from £35,758 to £40,741 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £43,604 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years

The Events Coordinator acts as the first point of contact for a wide range of events within the International Relations Department (IRD), aimed at a range of audiences, including the public, students, staff and alumni.

The key responsibilities of the role are to ensure the effective management and efficient delivery of IRD Events programming, (comprising, but not limited to, public lectures, workshops, seminars, conferences and IRD community events for both students and alumni). They will play a key role in the development of the department’s engagement strategy and programming – including researching and proposing ideas for events that will enhance the Department’s profile. They will be required to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of events for the Department. 

The successful postholder should have substantial experience in organising and managing events of varying sizes/types, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload, and the ability to anticipate problems and propose solutions. Experience organising or managing events in Higher Education, government organisations, charities, or NGOs is also required.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please click the 'Apply' button above. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Amanda Schultz, Student Experience Manager at a.c.schultz@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 November 2024 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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